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Last published 2026
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Mauricio Garcia Saenz de Sicilia

Associate Professor

Faculty Researcher

Internal Med, College of Medicine

2 h-index 10 pubs 8 cited

  • Female
  • Humans
  • Liver Transplantation
  • Transplants
  • Esophageal and Gastric Varices
  • Hypertension, Portal
  • Social Class
  • Socioeconomic Factors
  • Healthcare Disparities
  • Adult
  • Aged
  • Chronic Disease
  • Liver Cirrhosis
  • Male
  • Middle Aged

Biography and Research Information

OverviewAI-generated summary

Dr. Mauricio Garcia Saenz de Sicilia's research focuses on liver transplantation outcomes, including factors influencing transplant rates and post-transplant management. He has investigated the disparity in liver transplant rates for women and the impact of anti-rejection therapies on liver transplant patients with inflammatory bowel disease. His work also examines predictors of esophageal varices in patients with compensated advanced chronic liver disease and compares outcomes in lean versus non-lean patients with metabolic dysfunction-associated steatotic liver disease. Dr. Garcia's research interests extend to the role of artificial intelligence in gastroenterology and the multifaceted diagnostic approaches for complex post-liver transplant cases, such as unexplained anemia. He has also explored quality improvement measures in colonoscopy procedures.

Research Overview

Dr. Mauricio Garcia joined the Division of Gastroenterology and Hepatology in the UAMS Department of Internal Medicine after completing an advanced fellowship in advanced transplant hepatology at the University of Nebraska. He received his medical degree from the University of National Autonomy of Mexico and completed his residency in internal medicine and a fellowship in gastroenterology from there as well. He is board certified in internal medicine and gastroenterology.

Metrics

  • h-index: 2
  • Publications: 10
  • Citations: 8

Selected Publications

  • Porto Sinusoidal Vascular Disorder Manifesting as Diffuse Arterio-Portal Fistulae and Portal Hypertension After Donation-After-Circulatory-Death Liver Transplantation (2026)
    ACG Case Reports Journal DOI OpenAlex
  • The role of artificial intelligence in gastroenterology: current perspectives and future directions—narrative review (2026)
    Translational Gastroenterology and Hepatology 4 citations DOI OpenAlex
  • Predicting Esophageal Varices and Varices Needing Treatment in Compensated Advanced Chronic Liver Disease (2025)
    Digestive Diseases and Sciences 4 citations DOI OpenAlex
  • A Systematic Review and Meta-Analysis of Liver Transplant Outcomes in Lean Versus Non-Lean Metabolic Dysfunction-Associated Steatotic Liver Disease Patients (2025)
    ASIDE Gastroenterology DOI OpenAlex
  • Non-alcoholic fatty liver disease and drug induced liver injury: A metabolic storm waiting to happen (2025)
    World Journal of Hepatology 1 citation DOI OpenAlex
  • S4862 Multifaceted Diagnostic Approach for Unexplained Anemia in a Post Liver Transplant Patient With Metastatic Adenocarcinoma and Roux-en-Y Gastric Bypass (2024)
    The American Journal of Gastroenterology DOI OpenAlex
  • Women Referred for Liver Transplant Are Less Likely to Be Transplanted Irrespective of Socioeconomic Status (2023)
    Transplant International 5 citations DOI OpenAlex
  • Spontaneous Hepatic Hemorrhage in the Setting of Hepatic Amyloidosis: An Unusual Presentation (2018)
    The American Journal of Gastroenterology 1 citation DOI OpenAlex

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Grants & Funding

As listed on this researcher's institutional profile.

  • 205952 A Phase 2, Double-Blind, Randomized Study Evaluating the Safety, Tolerability, and Efficacy of GS-4997 in Combination with Prednisolone versus Prednisolone Alone in Subjects with Severe Alcoholic Hepatitis (AH) Gilead Sciences, Inc. Principal Investigator

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